In our Collect prayer for the day, we heard the centuries-old emphasis for this middle Sunday in the pre-Lent season. First, we gave thanks that God has sown His holy Word among us. Second, we petitioned Him to prepare our hearts by the Holy Spirit Who continues to work through the proclamation of God’s Word. Third, we indicated why we are here in part, that is, to diligently and reverently hear God’s Word, to keep it in good hearts… to the end that we will all bring forth spiritual fruit with patience. Fourth, because we all have sinful natures clinging to us, we asked God to use that Word to keep us from yielding to our sinful desires, to subdue them in us, that we might continue to comfort ourselves with [His] grace and continual help. …For more, click on the title above.
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Dr. Luther’s Small Catechism Lesson for the Week of February 23, 2025
The Ten Commandments – Conclusion
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Sexagesima
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Compassionate Employer
…But this heavenly reward is not based on the earthly system of earnings. Jesus says, “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”
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Dr. Luther’s Small Catechism Lesson for the Week of February 16, 2025
The Sacrament or Holy Baptism – The First and Second
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Septuagesima
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New Exodus
In the reading today we can see the rebellious Israelites and their unpure desires deserving of death. Yet, by grace they were given life-giving water. Israel was on the path from a broken creation to a new creation. But to fully see what was happening in the reading, we need to start with what happened leading up to their encampment at Rephidim….For more, click on the title above.
Showing His holiness
We only understand the events of the Transfiguration when we keep in mind what happened 6 days prior…
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Transfigured in glory
This morning the questions we will consider, along with the basic, “What does this mean?” are: What does it mean for you? And specific to our Gospel text, what does it mean that the voice of God the Father speaks from the glory and says, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
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Dr. Luther’s Small Catechism Lesson for the Week of February 9, 2025
The Creed – The Third Article
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